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Germany, France Pledge to Solve Fighter-Jet Row By End of August
Germany and France sought to defuse lingering tensions over a planned joint fighter program, asking their defense ministers to present a solution by the end of next month as one of the region’s most ambitious weapons systems remains mired in conflict.
The French-German-Spanish fighter jet project FCAS is in danger according to the head of the French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation. Cecile Calla, French journalist, talks about and other topics of the meeting between Merz and Macron at WELT TV.
An intense row is threatening the Franco-German collaboration on a new fighter jet. The conflict is at the highest political level at the same time as a competing project is underway. In Sweden, the question is what comes after Gripen.
Aircraft manufacturer Eric Trappier doesn't want Belgium to invest €300 million and become a full partner in his ambitious European defense project, FCAS. He made this statement during a speech at a company event. He believes that by purchasing American F-35s, Belgium is making a mockery of the European defense industry.
Germany, France and Spain are working on the common air combat system FCAS, the most expensive armament project in Europe. Now the French side is pushing for a stronger leadership role.
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